SSC GD 2024 PYQs

Question 1

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.Applause

Accepted Answer

Applause means showing approval or praise. The opposite is 'Taunt', which means to provoke or insult someone with sarcastic remarks.

Question 2

Select the word segment that substitutes (replaces) the bracketed word segment correctly and completes the sentence meaningfully. Select the option 'no correction required' if the sentence is correct as given.Presently Rosemary (seems to have know) those people herself in some deplorable past, and then got on to them and rejected them.

Accepted Answer

The sentence describes past actions ('got on to them and rejected them'), so 'seems' should be 'seemed'. 'To have known' is the correct past perfect infinitive form after 'seemed to have'.

Question 3

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.And with modern technology. it would be possible to distribute lesure justly without injury to civilization.

Accepted Answer

The word 'lesure' is incorrectly spelt. The correct spelling is 'leisure'. The sentence requires the word meaning free time.

Question 4

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.Have a good run

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'have a good run' refers to a period of success or enjoyment that is temporary. Option 1 accurately captures this meaning.

Question 5

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.Some analysts have began to advocate for strong government involvement in the development and regulation of cyber security standards for satellites.

Accepted Answer

The error is in option 2. After 'have', the past participle form of the verb should be used. 'Begun' is the correct past participle of 'begin', not 'began'.

Question 6

Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.He was dismissed for being combative and antagonistic ________ his supervisor.

Accepted Answer

The word 'antagonistic' correctly pairs with the preposition 'towards' when describing an attitude or behavior directed at someone. This is standard English usage.

Question 7

Select the most appropriate option for the given blank.Please give me one more _________ to prove my innocence.

Accepted Answer

The word 'chance' fits best as it means an opportunity to do something, which is appropriate for proving innocence. 'Occasion' is a specific event, not a general opportunity.

Question 8

Select the incorrectly spelt word from the given sentence.Retail outlets are closing down. so the customers are left with no other choise but to make online purchase.

Accepted Answer

The word 'choise' is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'choice'. This is a common spelling error.

Question 9

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose ‘No error’.Neither of the teachers is participating on this event.

Accepted Answer

The correct preposition to use with 'participating' for an event is 'in', not 'on'. So, 'participating in this event' is correct.

Question 10

Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error'.And thereupon he sudden remembered / that he was not sleeping in his wife's room, but in his study, / and the smile vanished from his face.

Accepted Answer

The word 'sudden' is an adjective. To modify the verb 'remembered', an adverb is required. The correct form is 'suddenly'.

Question 11

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.She never has to worry about money as she isborn into a very rich family.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'born with a silver spoon in mouth' directly means to be born into a wealthy family, perfectly matching the highlighted phrase's context.

Question 12

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.Stop preaching. You must understand thatit is tougher to do something in reality than to say or think.

Accepted Answer

The phrase 'Easier said than done' perfectly captures the idea that performing an action is often more challenging than merely talking or thinking about it, directly matching the highlighted meaning.

Question 13

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.Shot in the arm.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'shot in the arm' means something that gives encouragement or a boost. Option 1 perfectly captures this meaning.

Question 14

Find the part of the given sentence that has an error in it. If there is no error, choose 'No error'.The health agency has encourage people around the world to wash their hands regularly.

Accepted Answer

The present perfect tense requires 'has' or 'have' followed by the past participle form of the verb. 'Encourage' should be 'encouraged'.

Question 15

Choose the idiom/phrase that can substitute the highlighted group of words meaningfully.I feel they arewatching me too closely and making me feel uncomfortablein the new college.

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'breathing down one's neck' means to watch someone closely and constantly, often making them feel uncomfortable. This perfectly matches the context of the sentence.

Question 16

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiomGet down to brass tacks

Accepted Answer

The idiom 'Get down to brass tacks' means to focus on the essential facts or practical details of a matter, implying seriousness.

Question 17

Select the most appropriate option for blank(1)

Accepted Answer

In a cloze test, 'appears' is typically used to indicate something becoming visible or seeming a certain way, fitting the grammatical context of a singular subject.

Question 18

Select the most appropriate option for blank (1)

Accepted Answer

The word 'opening' fits best as it refers to starting something, like a new business or venture, which aligns with the context of blank (1).

Question 19

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

Accepted Answer

"Based" is the correct choice as it forms the common phrase "based on," meaning founded upon or derived from a specific idea or fact in the passage context.

Question 20

Select the most appropriate option for blank(2)

Accepted Answer

"Occurs" means to happen or take place. It fits perfectly in the context of an event or situation taking place in the given passage.